Description
Brain Coral has a distinctive pattern that ressembles a brain, making them easily identifiable. They have a hard calcium carbonate structure. Brain coral have small coral polyps that extend their tentacles to feed on plankton and micro organisms, as well as symbiotic algae that they gain nutrients from photosynthesis.
Appearance
Brain coral come in different varieties. They have a distinct brain-like pattern which gives it it’s name.
Key Features
- The unique brain-like patterns of brain coral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Massive Boulder coral feed on small planktonic organisms which they filter from the water with their tentacles. They also gain nutrients from photosynthesis conducted by the symbiotic algae that live within the coral tissues.
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